According to his last wishes, Xiao Li's funeral was simple and simple. The mourning hall is located in the Taihe Hall - this is where Xiao Li discusses with his ministers on weekdays. Xiao Li believed in Taoism during his lifetime, and a large quilt embroidered with Taoist talismans, yellow satin with gold thread embroidered only with moral scriptures, and covered his coffin one by one. Benzoin was inserted in a gilded Xuande furnace in front of the coffin, and green smoke as thin as a gossamer swirled around the main hall, announcing that its owner's soul was no longer here, and had ascended beyond the Three Realms.

A decree was handed down, and hundreds of civil and military officials took off their court clothes and court boards one after another, and put on the plain clothes that had been prepared for a long time. The officials of the Ministry of Rites have already prepared various ceremonial procedures for the new king's enthronement - first to complete the costume, then issue the edict, and hold the enthronement ceremony.

At this moment, the first king began to bury, and outside the Taihe Palace, the black crows and crows stood the clan relatives, the family members and the officials of various ministries. Cao Yong, the chief eunuch of the inner court, stood under the cloister with a gloomy face, his neck twisted, his upper lip pressed against his lower lip, and a deep line appeared on his fat chin, and people who didn't know thought he was sulking.

In fact, at this moment, he was very proud in his heart. This Cao Yong was originally a gangster on the street, gambling and owed a lot of debts and entered the palace as a eunuch, this person is a little smart, and good at slapping horses, Cao Ze likes him very much, and the two have the same surname Cao, so they recognized him as a godson. Today's small funeral, before the mourning, when the auxiliary ministers held a meeting, Yan Zhiyuan proposed that Cao Yong was old in the palace and was very familiar with etiquette, and it was most suitable for him to serve as the master of ceremonies, and asked the Queen Mother for permission. Because of this, he felt that the limelight was about to turn again, and he even walked with his face raised and ignored people.

Now, he was a little impatient and a little sweet. When he entered the palace, he had never been as embarrassed as he was today-Xiao Jie, the political doctor, Sima Ni, the first-class uncle, Xue Bilong, Yan Zhiyuan, these clan ministers who never put their internal servants in their eyes, and the children of the family who stood under the dripping eaves in shifts, all had to listen to him. What a majesty this is, what a glory this is!

At two o'clock, Sima Ni, Xue Bilong, Yan Zhiyuan, and Cao Ze went to Changle Palace to ask for training, and welcomed the new king Xiao Zhi to the Taihe Hall for a small funeral.

Several auxiliary ministers knelt down in unison and said, "Please be kind to the old lady." ”

When the old queen mother raised her eyes, she saw Sima Ni, who was the leader of the old Longzhong, crying and asking for training, and thought of the fate of her life: she entered the palace at a young age, was not loved by her husband, how many twists and turns it took, how many thrills she had to go through, and she was able to keep her son's throne between Qi and Yan. Just a few days later, An's birthday was born, and this happened again.

felt sad for a while, but she couldn't reveal it on the surface, and the old queen mother only said calmly, "The first king died young, and there is no way to do it." You old ministers, mourn and change. Although I am over half a hundred years old, I am not deaf, my eyes are not dazzled, and I can see everything clearly. The second highness is smart, you must support him well, and the king will not treat you badly when he grows up! ”

After a pause, he said, "I am a little grandson of mine, you know my nature, and it is enough for you to overthrow me!" ”

The four of them knew that the old queen mother was powerful, and they didn't dare to make a mistake, so they asked to play, "The new king is young, please let the old queen mother listen to the government." ”

When the old queen mother heard this, she smiled, "There is more mourning family, don't you can't let go of your hands and feet, the first king trusts you, and the mourning family trusts you even more." The new king is young, and he still needs a lot of help from you, and the mourning family needs to mention it from time to time. ”

Hearing the old lady's trust, the four of them also relaxed their hearts, and after saluting, they waited outside the hall.

Xiao Zhi heard clearly behind the screen, and only then came out from behind, and Su Wan and Xie Lan followed behind him. smiled and said, "It's still grandmother who is amazing, and a few words make them dare not even speak out." ”

When the old queen mother saw Xiao Zhi come out, her eyes softened a lot, "The so-called way of being a king is to hold it, talk less and do more, so that the courtiers can't guess." Then he said earnestly, "From today on, you will be the king, and you can no longer be as willful as you are on weekdays, and you must be like a king." ”

Xiao Zhi nodded: "Grandson knows it." He also said, "Sun Er wants to enshrine the four auxiliary ministers as marquis and eat the prince Lu." What does grandmother think? ”

"Well, the grandson has a lot in his heart, and the grandmother is also relieved. Go ahead. The old lady finally smiled.

Xiao Zhi took Xie Lan and Su Wan out of the palace gate, and the four ministers who had been waiting outside for a long time got up one after another. The chamberlain shouted, "The new king is up and waiting!" ”

Riding along the main road, he slowly moved to the gate of the Taihe Palace, and Xiao Zhen's heart slowly calmed down.

From today onwards, I will be the King of Qi.

I'm a little nervous.

"The new king has arrived!" Zhu Yong shouted in a loud voice, and the officials immediately stood with their heads bowed and their hands down.

At the main gate of the Taihe Palace, Xie Lan and Su Wan helped Xiao Zhi down to ride. Su Wan whispered in his ear, "The king must walk slowly, the more dignified and decent." ”

"Got it, got it." Xiao Zhi impatiently agreed, "How can you be like an old mother." ”

Xie Lan couldn't help but chuckle, and Su Wan gave him a fierce look before stopping. The two knelt down together to send Xiao Zhi inside.

The four ministers took the lead and took Xiao Zhi slowly through the straight road. Luo He, the commander of the imperial guards, took a few people, hung a treasure knife at his waist, and followed suit. When he walked past Zhu Yong, Luo He stared at him, and saw that Zhu Yong was suddenly three points shorter.

Luo He was born in a family, he is upright, and Zhu Yong, who loves to slap horses, is simply heaven and earth, and the two are not in harmony with everyone in the palace.

Several monarchs and ministers went up the palace steps, Sima Ni, who was the chief auxiliary minister, took the lead in kneeling, and the three ministers also knelt on the ground. Sima Ni said in a loud voice: "Please invite the new king to enter the palace and make a ceremony!" ”

Xiao Zhi stepped into the hall, only to see the plain curtain in the hall, the cigarette smoke, very solemn and serious, the golden words on the tablet in the middle are shining, and it is engraved with "Qi Huiwen Wang Xiao Li" - this is Xiao Li's tablet. According to the instructions of the official of the Ministry of Rites in advance, Xiao Zhi made a big salute of three kneeling and nine kowtowing upwards, and there was already a bottle of imperial wine held by the inner attendant, Xiao Zhi raised his hands to the sky and held it, sprinkled it lightly in front of the spirit, and got up.

Looking at this scene, Xiao Zhi remembered all the things that Xiao Li was in the world, and his voice and appearance seemed to appear in front of him. The family affection that Xiao Li made him feel was a real father's love that he had never experienced in his previous life. Now that people are empty, they are like yellow cranes, such a good person is no longer there, and the business is not interesting. I couldn't help but shed tears again, and stretched out my hand to wipe it away.

The eunuchs, guards, clansmen, ministers, and children of the family who were present were in mourning at the sight, and they were busy shouting in unison - this is considered "Feng'an".

From this moment on, Xiao Zhi said goodbye to the former king and ascended the throne in front of the coffin.

Cao Yong waved the dust, and there were already salute officials who sang the ceremony, and hundreds of officials and vultures walked in crane steps, approaching and kneeling forward. Xiao Zhi sat on the big seat and accepted the worship of hundreds of officials. Twelve provinces and millions of subjects were put under the control of the new fifteen-year-old king.

Xiao Zhi patiently accepted the congratulatory gift, slowly stood up, walked up to the four auxiliary ministers, and helped them up one by one. I asked while helping

"Your name is Sima Ni? The first king said that you are the father of the three dynasties, and you can be the head of a hundred officials! ”

"Your name is Xue Bilong? The first king said that you are upright and strict in law enforcement."

"Your name is Yan Zhiyuan? I heard that you can manage the household department and the official department properly, and you are a good steward of the imperial court. ”

"Your name is Cao Ze? I heard that you are a golden iron horse, a majestic man, and the first military general of this dynasty."

The four of them were the first to be courtiers. Xiao Zhi said again, "The first king once said that you are all loyal ministers of Great Qi, and if you want this king to listen to you, you will be able to do things!" ”

When the four of them heard this, the first king and the old queen mother were so trusting and grateful, just because it was a happy day for the new king to ascend the throne, they didn't dare to cry, but just sobbed and sighed.

Xiao Zhi said, "This king recently thought that the relationship between the minister and the king is the same as the body and head, and no one can do without anyone. It's just that this king is still young and not familiar with state affairs, and he will learn a lot from you in the future. After speaking, he saluted them, "This king and the old queen mother have already discussed, and the four auxiliary ministers Sima Ni, Xue Bilong, Yan Zhiyuan, and Cao Ze are marquises, and you will be the prince of food. ”

The marquis, the prince of food, is only enjoyed by a few clan relatives, and looking at the five countries, there is no minister who can enjoy such treatment.

This is already the extreme of human beings.

The four ministers touched their heads to the ground, "The ministers are willing to be loyal to the country." ”

Xiao Zhi was very satisfied, nodded calmly and said, "Okay!" You can go down. ”

The four ministers and clan relatives retreated with all the officials, Xiao Zhi was relieved, stretched his waist, and did not order the attendants, so he walked out slowly, and Luo He and a few other imperial guards hurriedly followed. Xiao Zhi waved his hand as he walked, "You don't have to follow!" As he spoke, he bypassed the glass shadow wall and walked straight to Xie Lan and Su Wan who were kneeling on the road.

"How is this king doing today?" Xiao Zhi took out a folding fan from his sleeve and asked lazily while fanning.

"The king's speech today is relaxed, but he looks like an ancestor." Su Wan said with rare appreciation.

Xie Lan was a little worried, "It's just that the reward given by the king to the four ministers and marquises, whether it will be too heavy or not." ”

"The food of the king, the matter of loyalty. They have taken such a heavy reward from me, and naturally they have to do a good job. Even if you have any crooked thoughts, you must weigh them carefully. Xiao Zhi said.

Su Wan knew the deep meaning of this, and couldn't stop nodding in approval.

Seeing that Xie Lan was still frowning, Xiao Zhi pulled him over his shoulder, "Eh, you don't understand it for a while, don't think about it." Yesterday, the master taught me two tricks, and you will accompany me to practice later. ”

"Okay." Xie Lan's eyes were shining, and he was looking forward to it. He has been learning martial arts with his master since he was a child, and he is also an excellent achiever, and he loves to study martial arts the most. On weekdays, he often does Xiao Zhen's sparring partner.

"The king should also pay attention to rest, and he will go to school tomorrow, don't be tired."

"Got it, got it."